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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.10, 440.37 and 188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.10, 440.37 and 188.15 is: 259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.10 : 440.37 = 188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.10/440.37 = 188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.10x = 440.37 × 188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.10x = 82,853.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,853.41/319.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.65

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